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Automation and Sustainability—The Impact of AI on Energy Consumption and Other Key Features of Industry 4.0/5.0 Technologies

Automation and sustainability are closely intertwined in the evolution of Industry 4.0 and 5.0, where artificial intelligence (AI) plays a key role in transforming energy consumption and production efficiency. For Industry 4.0, AI-based automation has optimized production, logistics, and resource management, reducing waste and improving throughput through predictive analytics and intelligent control systems. These systems have enabled energy-efficient production lines by automatically adjusting processes to mini…

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Current reading — gain

AI-based automation in Industry 4.0/5.0 reduces energy consumption and waste on production lines by optimizing processes and minimizing downtime.

Current reading — problem

Expanding AI and digital infrastructure for automation increases demand for computing energy, raising concerns about data center efficiency and carbon footprint under the Green AI vs Red AI divide.

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The net sustainability benefit remains uncertain because efficiency gains must be balanced against the energy cost of the AI infrastructure itself, which still requires innovation in green algorithms and efficient computing.

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